Albany, Oregon vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 54.1% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $69,338 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Albany, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher